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Malignant Hyperthermia

A pharmacogenetics disease that can be triggered by exposure to certain anesthetic agents; signs include elevated carbon dioxide production, profuse sweating, tachycardia, and skeletal muscle rigidity, prior to developing a life-threatening rapid increase in core body temperature.

Hyperpyrexia

An extremely high body temperature or fever, typically above 41.1 degrees Celsius (106 degrees Fahrenheit), which can be life-threatening.

Peripheral Vascular Resistance

The resistance that blood vessels outside the heart offer against the flow of blood, playing a crucial role in determining blood pressure.

Blood Viscosity

The measure of the thickness and stickiness of an individual's blood, which affects how easily it flows through the vessels.

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